roaring

¹roar·ing

adj \ˈrȯr-iŋ\

Definition of ROARING

1

: making or characterized by a sound resembling a roar : loud <roaring applause>

2

: marked by prosperity especially of a temporary nature : booming

3

: great in intensity or degree <in the roaring heat> <a roaring success>

— roar·ing·ly adverb

Examples of ROARING

1. <a roaring party that annoyed the neighbors mightily>
2. <the roaring mining town attracted job seekers eager to share in the boom>

First Known Use of ROARING

14th century

Related to ROARING

Synonyms: blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, loud, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, thunderous

Antonyms: gentle, low, soft

Related Words: brazen, dinning, discordant, noisy, obstreperous, raucous, rip-roaring, vociferous; grating, harsh, overloud, sharp, shrill, squealing, strident

Near Antonyms: dead, quiet, silent, still, stilly, ultraquiet; calm, dreamy, peaceful, restful, serene, soothing, tranquil; hushed, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down)

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Rhymes with ROARING

boring, flooring, shoring